Herron Taylor is being called a hero for chasing down the man officials say intentionally set fire the toilet paper draped across one of the famed Toomer's Corner oaks early Sunday. (Source: Brandon Etheridge/WTVM)

An Auburn University student is being called a hero after her swift actions helped catch a man officials say intentionally set fire to one of the Toomer's Corner oak trees early Sunday morning.

It's 'game over' for an Auburn University student who admitted to police he wanted to act out the world's hottest video games in real life along the streets of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Baton Rouge police arrested the lacrosse player over the weekend after they say he tried to steal a car with a passenger still inside, then claimed to investigators he did so to play out a video game in real life.

Zachary Burgess, 20, of Hoover, Ala. was cuffed and charged after the incident early Saturday morning outside an area bar called Tigerland. Burgess was charged with vehicle theft, kidnapping and nine counts of hit-and-run driving.

Investigators said Burgess hopped into a car after its owner parked at the bar and got out. He then drove off while the female passenger was still inside.

Police said Burgess hit several other cars before the passenger managed to escape. They said witnesses stopped Burgess and held him at the scene until officers could arrive.

Investigators said Burgess told them he wanted to see what it would be like to play the video game "Grand Theft Auto" in real life.

A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested. "He told police that he wantedMore >>

A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested.More >>

LSU football fans ready to grab autographs and take pictures with their favorite Tiger players and coaches at the school's annual Fan Day will have to wait a little while. Sports information director Michael Bonnette confirmed to WAFB-TV that the event has been moved to the spring, in conjunction with the Tigers' spring football game. |^